Bobby Charles Carpenter

May 14, 1945 - June 2, 2016

Bobby Charles Carpenter, age 71, of Buckhannon, died Thursday, June 2, 2016, at his home. He was born on May 14, 1945, in Upshur County, a son of the late Orace Frank and Iva Beatrice Sayre Carpenter. On July 1, 1966, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Pearl Freeman Carpenter, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters: Kimberly Smith of Ripley, Carmen Carpenter of Buckhannon, and Shannon Smith of Buckhannon; six sons: Sean Carpenter of Holly Grove, Brent Carpenter of Carter, Gregory Carpenter of Buckhannon, David Carpenter and companion Cyndi Cook of Buckhannon, Daniel Carpenter and companion Rebekah Simons of Buckhannon, and Todd Carpenter and companion Carrie Ferguson of Matewan; six grandchildren: Brandi Carpenter, Kiona Smith, Tyler Smith, Nicole Smith, Aidan McDermott, and Kyser Tyson, all of the home; nine grandchildren: Brittany White and husband Dustin of Ripley, Kelley Endicott and husband Joshua of Powellton, WV, Christopher Elmer and wife Sandi of Buckhannon, Shayla and Ashley Elmer of Buckhannon, Elijah and Shasta Carpenter of Holly Grove, Cayden Carpenter of Matewan, and Kaleb Simons of Rock Cave; three great grandchildren: Dillon White, Bryce Elmer, and Adalynn White; one brother Richard Frank Carpenter and wife Linda of French Creek; brother-in-law John Freeman and wife Sharon of Selbyville and their son Jonathon and his family; a special niece Joyce Carpenter and companion Charles Pringle; and a special friend Mike Carpenter. He was an Apostolic, Jesus Name by faith. The family will receive friends at the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel on Friday, June 3, 2016, from 5:30-8:00 PM, with a service at 7:00 PM, with Pastor Jason Allen officiating. The funeral will be held at the funeral chapel on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at 2:00 PM, with Pastor James Gifford officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethlehem Cemetery.